An organic citrus survey is being offered as a way to learn more about the challenges and successes the industry has had in combatting Huanglongbing (HLB). The project is being…
Continuing Education Events for Pest Management Professionals
…in place. So far, three four-hour meetings have been approved and are scheduled for September 22, September 29, and October 6. A fourth meeting proposed for October 13 is still…
UCCE Continuing Education Seminars for September and October
University of California Cooperative Extension Sutter-Yuba-Colusa is holding a series of webinars in September and October to provide research updates on some of the major crops in the Sacramento Valley….
Producers Optimistic for Pumpkin Demand Heading into Fall
As October quickly approaches, there is some enthusiasm for the coming pumpkin season. Industry members have a positive outlook that despite challenges created by COVID-19, pumpkin demand will remain strong…
Recent Heatwave Had Mixed Impact on Cucurbit Production
…the way into October. VP of Crops and Soils, Bryan Van Groningen noted that the high temperatures in the middle of August actually provided some benefits to their watermelon crops….
Farmers to Families Program Extended and Expanded
…has also been extended beyond its initial window of October. “I’m so proud of the people of USDA for designing this program in record time. With this additional up to…
Organic Certification Assistance Changes for 2020
…expenses between October 1, 2019, and September 30 of this year, can submit applications and due at the end of October. The funds can assist growers and handlers for a variety of…
New Proposed Organic Rule Available for Public Comment
…October 5. “Organic agriculture is one of the fastest growing sectors in the food market,” Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach said in a news release. “As…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 50 Million Boxes Delivered
…beginning by September 1 with completion by October 31, 2020. The purchases will spend the balance of $3 billion authorized for the program. In this third round of purchases, USDA…
Round Three of Farmers to Families Food Box Program Announced
…food boxes beginning on September 1 with a scheduled completion date of October 31. The third round of contracts is expected to be valued between $500 million and $700 million,…
Citrus Industry Encouraged by Potential of New HLB Treatment
Researchers from the University of California Riverside (UCR) have made an important discovery that shows promise for controlling Huanglongbing (HLB) in citrus. The new HLB treatment attacks the bacterium that…
USDA Streamlines Process for Rural Investment
…obtain approval for loan guarantees prior to the beginning of construction. The new changes to improve rural investment will become effective on October 1. A series of listening sessions detailing…
CSP Explained: Understanding the Differences Between EQIP and CSP
…additional work you’re doing,” Lee explained. CSP contracts will begin August 1 and cannot exceed $200,000 for the five-year term. Annual stewardship payments will begin after October 1. The program…
Snowmelt Runoff Could Be Up To 70 Percent of Average for 2020
…2020 began back in October with a slow start for rain and snowfall. December came through with significant precipitation levels, which De Guzman noted was 130 percent of the average….